# A Woman of Thirty — Character guide

> Key figures in A Woman of Thirty by Honoré de Balzac.

- [Julie d'Aiglemont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/julie_daiglemont.md): The protagonist, a woman navigating love, marriage, and societal expectations across decades.
- [Charles de Vandenesse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/charles_de_vandenesse.md): A charming diplomat and Julie's lover, central to her emotional journey.
- [Colonel Victor d'Aiglemont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/colonel_victor_daiglemont.md): Julie's husband, a military officer whose neglect shapes her unhappiness.
- [Hélène d'Aiglemont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/helene_daiglemont.md): Julie and Victor's eldest daughter, who faces her own tragic romance.
- [Lord Grenville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/lord_grenville.md): An English nobleman who becomes Hélène's lover, leading to family conflict.
- [Moïna de Saint-Héreen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/moina_de_saint_hereen.md): Julie's younger daughter, a spirited socialite who marries into nobility.
- [Madame de Sérizy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/madame_de_serizy.md): A worldly society woman and confidante to Julie in later years.
- [Louisa de Wimphen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/louisa_de_wimphen.md): A friend of Julie's family, involved in social intrigues.
- [Ronquerolles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/ronquerolles.md): A nobleman and occasional advisor to the d'Aiglemont family.
- [Marquis de Vandenesse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/marquis_de_vandenesse.md): Charles's elder brother, a conservative aristocrat.
- [Madame de Listomère](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/madame_de_listomere.md): A society matron and relative of the Vandenesse family.
- [Captain Gomez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/captain_gomez.md): A Spanish officer who courts Hélène during her travels.
- [Abel d'Aiglemont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/abel_daiglemont.md): Julie and Victor's young son, who dies in childhood.
- [Pauline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/pauline.md): A servant or companion in the d'Aiglemont household.
- [Crottat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/crottat.md): A notary or legal figure involved in family affairs.
- [Gustave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/gustave.md): A young man briefly associated with Moïna's social circle.
- [Alfred de Vandenesse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/alfred_de_vandenesse.md): A younger relative of Charles, appearing in social scenes.
- [Fox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_thirty_se/characters/fox.md): An English acquaintance of Lord Grenville.

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